8626 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, four-unit converted Class A residential building at 8626 4th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Sandy Vallas and constructed in 1928, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most concerning are the recurring rodent problems, with multiple rat sighting complaints in 2024 and previous years, including a reported violation in August 2024, though a September 2024 compliance inspection passed.

The building has also faced significant heating system challenges, with emergency heat/hot water complaints in both 2018 (entire building) and 2020 (apartment-specific), though records indicate restoration of services was confirmed by tenants. The property has open violations related to several safety requirements, including four consecutive years (2021-2024) of unfiled annual bedbug reports, and historical violations from 2018 concerning door self-closing mechanisms, heating system access, carbon monoxide detection devices, and inadequate heat supply in the 3rd floor apartment.

While some building maintenance issues have been addressed and closed, including a 2022 unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage that resulted in no violations, the persistence of rodent-related problems and the presence of multiple open violations as of 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's violation history also includes requirements for proper notice posting regarding gas leak procedures and housing information guides, both categorized as Class A violations in 2018, indicating potential safety concerns.